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Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation / Comportement, évolution et conservation

Master universitario

Université de Lausanne (UNIL)

Categorie
Luogo di formazione

Losanna (VD)

Lingua di insegnamento

inglese

Tipo di formazione

Università e politecnici

Modalità temporali

Tempo pieno - Tempo parziale

Ambiti

Ambiente - Natura, scienze naturali

Indirizzi di studio

Biologia - Scienze ambientali

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Aggiornato il 12.11.2024

Descrizione

Descrizione della formazione

The Master of Science in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation degree is intended for students who wish to combine an advanced approach to ecology with the possibility of working with fauna, flora or microbes.

The Master programme provides in-depth knowledge of the relations between living beings and their environment, their fellows, the resources on which they depend and the dangers they face. It also provides advanced teaching on the evolution of organisms and their mechanisms of adaptation to changing biotic and abiotic environmental conditions.

This knowledge builds the foundations for evidence-based biodiversity management and conservation strategies.

Possibility of specialisation in:

  • Behaviour, Economics and Evolution (in collaboration with the Faculty of Business and Economics)
  • Computational Ecology and Evolution (in collaboration with the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment)
  • Geoscience, Ecology and Evolution (in collaboration with the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment)

Studies description

The Master program has a normal duration of 4 semesters and comprises 120 ECTS

The first semester of studies consists of compulsory and optional courses covering both conceptual and methodological aspects. The knowledge and skills acquired will be applied in the context of a small individual research project.

From the second semester, the programme consists of a personal Master research project, a field course and optional courses dedicated to evolution, evolutionary genetics, animal behaviour and conservation biology. Several courses can be chosen from other Master’s programmes.

Within the framework of the master, it is possible to follow the general programme or choose one of three specialisations. Some compulsory and optional courses will be common to all specialisations, while others will be specific to the chosen specialisation.

Piano di formazione

Master Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation

Crédits ECTS
1st semester (Module 1 & 2)
 
Compulsory
  • Concepts in Ecology
  • Concepts in Evolution
  • Data Analysis
  • Introduction to Scientific Writing
  • Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution
  • Master BEC Retreat

Practical Project (Module 2)

  • First Step Research Project
30
2nd to 4th semester (Module 3)
 

Compulsory course

  • Seminars of the Department of Ecology and Evolution

Choice of optional courses

  • Applied Ecology
  • Co-evolution, Mutualism, Parasitism
  • Integrated course Mountain Ecosystems
  • Phylogeny and Comparative Methods
  • Animal Communication and Parasitism
  • Biological Invasions
  • Phylogeography
  • Spatial Analysis and GIS in Ecology
  • Etc.

Optional Field courses

  • Drivers of Invertebrate Biodiversity along Ecological Gradients
  • Ecology and Evolution of the Mediterranean Flora
  • Integrated Practical Work Mountain Ecosystems in the Alps
40
2nd to 4th semester (Module 4)
 

Personal Research Project

  • Write a Review
  • Master Research Project
50
Total
120

1 crédit ECTS correspond environ à 25-30 heures de travail.

Link verso il piano di formazione

Combinazione di indirizzi

The "Behavior, Evolution, and Conservation" program does not allow branch combinations.

Descrizione della materia secondaria / minor

The subject cannot be studied as a minor.

Ammissione

Condizioni d'ammissione

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology or in a field considered to be equivalent awarded by a Swiss university.

Other degrees awarded by a foreign university may be considered equivalent and grant access to the programme with or without further conditions.

Overview of the different pathways to consecutive Master’s programs : Admission - vue d'ensemble

The university is responsible for admission (see "Links on Admission").

Link verso l'ammissione

Iscrizione

Online registration with the Admissions and Enrollment Office.

Deadline for the fall semester: April 30

Applicants requiring a visa must register 2 months before these deadlines.

Costi

Université de Lausanne (UNIL) > Faculté de biologie et de médecine (FBM)

Taxes d'inscription aux cours (examens compris) et taxes semestrielles: CHF 580.- par semestre.

Diploma

  • Master università/politecnico

Master of Science (MSc) in Behaviour, Evolution and Conservation / Maîtrise universitaire ès Sciences en comportement, évolution et conservation

Sbocchi

Career prospects

This Master will provide high-level training in behaviour, evolution and conservation, research, analytical and critical thinking, written and oral communication abilities, as well as management of bibliographic resources, familiarisation with scientific literature and other transversal skills.

As such, this programme serves as a foundation for potential careers in:

  • Academic research
  • Museums and conservation work
  • Swiss Federal research stations
  • Public environmental protection services
  • Environmental protection Non Governemental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Private applied ecology companies

Alumni have different positions, such as biologist in an environmental firm.

Secondary Education Diplomas I and II

The Master's degree in Behavior, Evolution, and Conservation is among the qualifications automatically recognized for teaching biology at the secondary level II.

Under certain conditions, students may also combine the MAS/teaching diploma for secondary level II with the Master of Arts/Science in Teaching for secondary level I.

For more information : candidat.hepl.ch

Informazioni pratiche

Luogo / indirizzo

  • Losanna (VD)

Svolgimento temporale

Inizio

Mid-September

Durata

The standard duration of the Master’s program (120 ECTS credits) is 4 semesters, with a maximum duration of 6 semesters. An extension may be granted for valid reasons.

It is possible to complete this Master’s program on a part-time basis. The standard duration for part-time study is 8 semesters, with a maximum duration of 10 semesters.

Modalità temporali

  • Tempo pieno
  • Tempo parziale

Lingua di insegnamento

  • inglese

Recommended level : C1

Link

Informazioni / contatto

School of Biology : Tél. +41 (0)21 692 40 10,
biologie-etudiants@unil.ch

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